South Elementary School

370 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

South Elementary School is a public school located in Brighton, Colorado, serving students in the Brighton 27J School District. As a foundational part of the local community, the school focuses on providing a supportive academic environment for its elementary-aged students. It is dedicated to fostering both intellectual growth and social-emotional development, utilizing a curriculum designed to meet state standards while preparing children for their future educational transitions.

The school is known for its commitment to inclusive learning, often emphasizing community involvement and parent engagement to enhance the student experience. With its central location on South 5th Avenue, the campus acts as a key neighborhood institution, striving to provide a safe and encouraging space where students from diverse backgrounds can build the foundational skills necessary for long-term success.

370

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	49
Hispanic	309
Black	4
Asian	1
Two or More	5
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
309 (83.5 %)
White
49 (13.2 %)
Two or More
5 (1.4 %)
Black
4 (1.1 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	School District 27J
Phone:	(303)655-2600
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	370
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	265
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 26

Kindergarten 52

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 57

Grade 5 72